Roberta Flack Was A True Renaissance Woman Of The Arts And Education

You may not have known the name Roberta Flack, but you had heard “Killing Me Softly with His Song” is one of the most recognizable songs in the last few decades. But it took a few years for Flack to hit it big as the old saying goes, “It takes 10 years to be anContinue reading “Roberta Flack Was A True Renaissance Woman Of The Arts And Education”

The Dust Bowl Revisited

High winds on Friday, March 14 turned turned parts of Oklahoma and Texas into a huge dust storm. Fortunately, I was lucky here where the winds were high but there still was visibility. Other people reported limited visibility and semi trucks were recorded in the Amarillo, Texas flipping over. Wildfires have been reported in CreekContinue reading “The Dust Bowl Revisited”

‘Maggie’ Showcases Schwarzenegger’s Acting Chops In Zombie Drama

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s acting abilities are up there with Chuck Norris and other actors mostly known for action roles. That basically means they churn out basically the same character over and over in different plots. Norris has a few good movies where he really nails the part, most notably Code of Silence. But that’s thanks toContinue reading “‘Maggie’ Showcases Schwarzenegger’s Acting Chops In Zombie Drama”

Who Cares For The Caregivers?

One of the biggest myths of our society is that we believe we’ll always have someone there to take care of us when we become frail, ill or invalid. Yet, that’s not always the case. One of the common criticisms given when people say they don’t want to have kids is “Well, who’s going toContinue reading “Who Cares For The Caregivers?”

Gods And Monsters/Vault 5421 A Great Tourist Stop In Orlando

On my recent trip to Orlando, I checked out a comic book store that wasn’t too far from my hotel. A friend had told me about it. We had planned on meeting there. Even though she was dealing with some health issues, I decided to go there myself. It looks great but the biggest surpriseContinue reading “Gods And Monsters/Vault 5421 A Great Tourist Stop In Orlando”

Living In The FAFO Generation

On a recent trip back east to the town in which I grew up, I talked with a few long-time friends who have always had different political viewpoints. But if there’s one thing we seem in agreement on is the abundance of apathy we have toward people who voted for Donald Trump and seem toContinue reading “Living In The FAFO Generation”

‘Curious Case Of Natalia Grace’ Hopefully Gets A Happily Ever After

Hopefully, this is the last year we’ll hear of Natalia Grace and the years of emotional, physical and possible sexual abuse she has suffered by people who should’ve never been allowed within 10 miles of her. The documentary series The Curious Case of Natalia Grace may have concluded after three seasons with the recent installmentsContinue reading “‘Curious Case Of Natalia Grace’ Hopefully Gets A Happily Ever After”